News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 22, 2009
Stodden and Davidson of Columbia Construction receive LEED Accredited Professionals certification
According to Columbia Construction, two of their staff recently passed the exam to become LEED Accredited Professionals.
Dave Stodden, LEED AP has worked at Columbia for seven years. Stodden is currently working on a 335,000 s/f new corporate campus for Hobbs Brook Management LLC, in Waltham Mass., for which Columbia is serving as CM. The project team is not only pursuing a LEED Gold Rating, but they are also using BIM software, Revit and NavisWorks, for the design and construction of the building.
Mike Davidson, LEED AP has worked at Columbia for five years. Davidson is an integral team member for the new 90,000 s/f Martha's Vineyard Replacement Hospital, for which Columbia is serving as CM. Pursuing a LEED Silver Rating, this project also includes a significant renewable energy program, which entails the installation of a 45-kilowatt solar panel roof system, as well as the purchase of wind turbine power.
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Columns and Thought Leadership
Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?
New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo
Massachusetts taxpayers dodged a bullet when the state Senate didn’t take up legislation passed by the House in the waning moments of the legislative session that would have made it easier for municipalities and state agencies to use union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) on construction projects.
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?
The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder
When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue
